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Middle School Rules Of Jamaal Charles
$14.99Five running backs were selected in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Jamaal Charles was not among them. Despite piling up the fourth-most rushing yards at the University of Texas in just three seasons, he waited for eight other running backs to get selected ahead of him.
The Middle School Rules of Jamaal Charles features the stories and lessons of Jamaal’s childhood, defined by people overlooking him. Young readers will see how Jamaal deals with bullying and endures teasing because of a long undiag- nosed learning disability that enabled him to participate in the Special Olympics as a 10-year-old. The gold medals he won at the Special Olympics empowered him, and Jamaal displayed a rare work ethic and determination in everything he did on the field and in the classroom.
“I just kept working, just kept fighting,” Jamaal says. “If you give up, you will not ever know how far you would have gotten.”
A state champion hurdler, Jamaal ran for 4,107 yards and 50 touchdowns in his final two seasons at Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas. But readers will see how hard Jamaal had to study to earn a high enough mark on a standardized test to qualify for a full athletic scholarship.
Dogged by doubts about his size, Jamaal is already the Chiefs’ all-time leading rusher, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and has more career rushing yards and total touchdowns than all but two of the eight running backs selected ahead of him in the 2008 NFL Draft. In fact, Jamaal owns a special NFL re- cord: More yards per carry (5.5) than any other running back with at least 1,000 career carries!
Jamaal wants his legacy to extend beyond football fields. His Jamaal Charles Youth Matters Family Foundation promotes the development of healthy minds and bodies and reinforces the motto that, “Determination wins.” Jamaal inspired mil- lions at the Opening Ceremony of the 2015 Special Olympics in Los Angeles by sharing his story of struggle and triumph. “I was afraid. I was lost. I had trouble reading. I found out I had a learning disability,” he said. “People made fun of me. They said I would never go anywhere. But I learned I can fly… the Special Olympics gave me my first chance to discover a talent I did not know I had.”
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Multiethnic Conversations For Kids
$12.99Did you know you can help answer one of Jesus’ prayers? Jesus prayed In John 17 that we would all be one. He wasn’t talking about squishing all of us into one body, but each of us learning to act, live, and agree with others in unity?so that people from all over the world would believe in Jesus and be saved. This book can help you learn to do that! This book is structured for grownups to have meaningful conversations with their elementary kids as they read together twenty-one Bible stories about being in one purpose. Living in unity?despite differences?is a goal of Jesus’ prayer to His Father.
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Mund Lleno De Maravillas – (Spanish)
$14.99En un mundo cada vez mas dependiente de las pantallas y la tecnologia, es tan crucial como contracultural ayudar a los nios a captar las alegrias y los tesoros naturales que cada dia ofrece. Escrito e ilustrado con cuidado por una madre de cuatro hijos y exmaestra, la autora galardonada Amanda Dykes ofrece 50 actividades practicas faciles, de poca preparacion o sin preparacion, que invitan tanto a los nios como a sus cuidadores a descubrir la maravilla que los rodea. Adoptando un enfoque multisensorial, cada actividad ofrece:
*incorporar actividad fisica, arte, musica, poesia, exploracion, escritura, oracion y aventura
*atraer a una amplia variedad de personalidades, intereses, estilos de aprendizaje y habilidades
*herramientas para ver, amplificar y magnificar el significado que Dios ha tejido en este mundo
*llenar los corazones de los pequeos con esperanza para toda la vida, mientras seala a un Creador que los ama profundamente
Pequeo en tamao pero grande en impacto, Un Mundo Lleno de Maravillas crea una guia llena de esperanza para padres, cuidadores y nios pequeos, ayudandoles a ver y explorar nuestro mundo a traves de la lente de un Dios que los ama profundamente, cuya fuerza es poderosa y cuyo amor es infinito.
In a world increasingly dependent on screens and technology, it is as crucial as it is countercultural to help children grasp the joys and natural treasures each day offers. Written and thoughtfully illustrated by a mother of four and former teacher, award-winning author Amanda Dykes presents 50 easy, low-prep or no-prep practical activities that invite both children and their caregivers to discover the wonder around them. Embracing a multi-sensory approach, each activity includes:
*incorporating physical activity, art, music, poetry, exploration, writing, prayer, and adventure
*engaging a wide variety of personalities, interests, learning styles, and abilities
*tools to see, amplify, and magnify the meaning God has woven into this world
*filling little hearts with lifelong hope while pointing to a Creator who loves them deeplySmall in size but big in impact, A World Full of Wonder offers a hope-filled guide for parents, caregivers, and young children, helping them see and explore our world through the lens of a God who loves them deeply, whose strength is mighty, and whose love is infinite.
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My First Daily Prayer And Gratitude Journal
$25.50*6 Month Daily Prayer & Gratitude Journal For Children (215 page dateless design with ribbon divider). Daily planner pages, creative spaces and notes section. Suitable for ages 6 – 13 years old.
*Develop their faith and build positivity with daily Bible affirmations, prayer requests & prayer journaling, with gratitude practice and prompts for Bible study & reflection.
*The Ultimate Christian Gift For Children: Hardback PU leather cover with white embossing and ribbon divider. Inner pages are printed on high quality 100gsm thick ivory paper. A must have for anyone in search of Christian books for children. Suitable for boys and girls.
*This unique Christian notebook for children offers a rich and colorful design that fosters strong Christian habits, positivity and gratitude.
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Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus
$9.99Nothing but the Blood of Jesus introduces little ones to the one of the most timeless, enduring anthems of the Christian faith in a fun and colorful way.
Robert Lowry’s eloquent ode to our Savior’s lifesaving work on the cross contains powerful promises for small children to grasp as they grow in their knowledge and trust of Jesus.
Now little ones can experience the comfort and reassurance of this Christian classic for the first time. The lyrics are paired with whimsical watercolor art that celebrates the joy and wonder of God’s world. In the back of the book, you’ll find the sheet music and lyrics.
Hymns for Little Ones is a series of creative and colorful board books that introduce young children to the most inspiring and influential Christian anthems of all time. Little ones will learn powerful truths about God through these classic songs.
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O In Hope
$18.00What do an orangutan, an ostrich, an orange, and the ocean all have in common? They all begin with the letter O! But other words also have an O–words like mouth or moon or wow, and even the word hope.
Combining a joyful poem from the much-celebrated poet Luci Shaw with playful cut-paper art created by Ned Bustard, The O in Hope helps us experience the goodness of God’s gifts of hope and love. This delightful book can be enjoyed by children and the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content. Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!
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Olivia And Me
$27.99Follow a spunky girl and her constant companion, a caterpillar/butterfly, through many of the adventures through life, death, and heaven. Olivia & Me simply and beautifully displays the truths of God’s wonderful plan for each of us to journey from life, to life, to life in Him–each more abundant and full than what was before.
Olivia & Me is a book for children and those who love them, to help them understand live, death and heaven. It is a beautiful resource to help children find answers to their questions about death and heaven.Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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On Earth As It Is In Heaven (Audio CD)
$24.994 CDs
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Looking for excitement the whole family will enjoy? Join the Odyssey gang as they discover the true meaning of the Lord’s Prayer.* Our Father – Longing for a father figure, Lawrence joins the Bones of Wrath and almost ruins his relationship with the Barclays.
* Thy Will be Done – Lucy and Connie must decide between doing what they want and seeking God’s will.
* For Thine Is The Kingdom – A car accident puts a big dent in Courtney’s dreams of becoming a prima ballerina.
* The Power – When Nicky turns “computer hacker, ” Whit helps Isaac and Sam turn to a greater power to set the record straight.
* And The Glory – After injuring his throwing arm, Pete pitches in and helps a rookie take his place on the mound.Also Included:
Hallowed Be Thy Name
Thy Kingdom Come
Our Daily Bread
Forgive Us as We Forgive
Into Temptation
Deliver Us From Evil
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Otter B Brave Little Learner Edition
$11.99Help kids overcome their fear with Otter B Brave !
The Otter B series are children’s picture and board books that teach young kids basic biblical character traits. In this durable Little Learner board book edition, young Otter B is afraid to do show-and-tell at school. After Otter B’s dad tells him that God gives us friends to help us be less afraid, Otter decides to use his friend as his show-and-tell item.
Each board book includes:
*A Bible verse that encourages kids to embody the virtue in the book,
*A fun, memorable rhyme at the end to reinforce the value learned.“If you are feeling nervous
And you’re shaky in the knees,
Try asking God to make you brave.
It’s how you Otter Be!”Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Otter B Honest Little Learner Edition
$11.99Help kids learn to be truthful with Otter B Honest !
The Otter B series are children’s picture and board books that teach young kids basic biblical character traits. In this durable Little Learner board book edition, young Otter B breaks his father’s watch while playing pirates with his friend. After trying to hide the broken watch from his father, he learns that honesty is best.
Each board book includes:
*A Bible verse that encourages kids to embody the virtue in the book,
*A fun, memorable rhyme at the end to reinforce the value learned.“Sometimes you will make mistakes
You hope no one will see.
But always choose to tell the truth.
It’s how you Otter Be!”Add to cartin stock within 3-5 days of online purchase
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Peabody The Mini Horse
$14.99Get ready to meet Peabody! He’s the world’s smallest horse with a BIG message:
We are all very special, and God never makes mistakes!
Miniature horse trainer Faith San Severino wrote this delightful, fictional tale featuring a real-life miniature horse with dwarfism Peabody! He is a therapy animal who brings joy to millions of people.
Peabody the Mini Horse was rescued by the author and trained as a therapy animal. Once Faith started sharing videos of Peabody on TikTok, this mini horse captured the hearts of millions including Kelly Clarkson who featured Peabody on the What I’m Liking segment of her television show.
In this first picture book from the Peabody and Friends series, Peabody is told that he is too small to ever amount to anything. But with the help of new friends who also feel small, Peabody learns that he is just the way he is supposed to be, that God made him, and that God doesn’t make mistakes.
In this book, you will find:
*One caring nurse named Pippa who makes a home for Peabody
*A handsome mini husky named Bubblegum (like Peabody, based on a real-life animal)
*A delightful mini donkey with dwarfism named Fitzgerald (also based on a real-life animal)
*And the one and only PEABODY!In addition, you’ll find the following features:
*Beautiful full-color illustrations by Sebastien Braun
*Adorable photos of the real-life animals in the back of the bookPeabody, Bubblegum, and Fitzgerald come to discover that no matter how small or different they may feel, they can find friendship, belonging, and their forever home. So, grab this book and snuggle up with someone special. Then prepare to give your heart to Peabody and his friends.
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Penelope Judd : The Tale Of A Dirty Land, A Promise Kept, And A Spotless Pr
$14.99Based on his song, “Penelope Judd,” Shai Linne tells an allegorical tale that helps kids understand the Gospel story.
Penelope Judd is a young girl living in a very messy land. Her whole town is covered in mud and only filled with children. No one is kind, the kids fight constantly, everything is sad and dirty, and Penelope feels hopeless. But one day, she receives a message that changes everything. She has been invited to meet a spotless Prince.
This lyrical story helps kids see that, like Penelope, people live in a broken, messy, sinful world. But long ago, a Prince left His perfect home in heaven to come to earth where sin and death are everywhere–kind of like the muddy town. He lived a sinless life and took the punishment for our sin on the cross so that, like Penelope, we can be made new.
The words in this book follow the song’s lyrics so that kids can read and listen simultaneously.
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Perfect Pet For Peyton
$8.99This wonderfully imaginative children’s hardcover book by bestselling authors Gary Chapman and Rick Osborne, and four-color illustrations (with hidden details!) by Wilson Williams, Jr., will help children learn about the importance of love.
Written especially for children ages 5-8 and based on Gary’s highly successful The 5 Love Languages, each child in this entertaining and playful story learns that they each have a primary love language that when “spoken” by others, shows love to them. As the five children in this classically illustrated story interact with Mr. Chapman and unique animals at his special zoo/museum/theme park/birthday party palace, they come to understand their own love language!
Readers are sure to recognize their own love language as the story develops, and are helped at the end of the book with a quiz for kids that will help parents and their children identify their unique love language. The cast of child characters in this whimsical story include:
Penny, Peyton’s twin sister, who receives love best when others spend quality time with her. Mr. Chapman introduces Penny to Horace, a Ragdoll Cat who just wants to be with Penny. Jayla, one of Penny’s close friends, is always saying nice things about people. Her love language is words of affirmation. Jayla’s perfect pet pal is Pamela, an African Grey Parrot, who repeats the nice things Jayla says about others.Kevin, one of Peyton’s close friends, enjoys giving things to people. So does his special pet Chipo, a Capuchin Monkey!
Sofia loves to pet the animals, and to show her love for others with special hugs. Physical touch is Sofia’s love language. Snuggles, a French Lop Rabbit who loves to snuggle and cuddle, becomes her perfect pet pal.
Peyton, one of the birthday celebrants, loves to help others, and appreciates it when others do little things for him. He is matched with Alexis, a well-trained Border Collie who pushes open doors and carries things for others.
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Pilgrims Progress Illustrated Adventure For Kids
$12.99Acclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan’s beloved allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress has captivated readers for centuries.
Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero’s journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God’s Celestial City in The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale.
Author/illustrator Phil Smouse’s whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan’s original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way.
Those familiar with Bunyan’s book will be enchanted by Phil’s ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters.
The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale.
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Pippa Learns To Share The Spotlight
$17.99Engaging Picture Book Helps 3- to 6-Year-Olds Learn About Jealousy and Contentment
– Pippa loves to be the center of attention but she learns how to share the spotlight
– Includes conversation starters to help parents and young children personalize what’s being learnedPippa is a pup who loves being the center of attention. She’s used to parties and presents and parades where she’s the one in the spotlight. But when she finds out she’s going to be a big sister, everything changes. Everyone wants to talk about the new baby and nobody cares about Pippa anymore! And that makes Pippa jealous, angry, and afraid. What if her parents love the new baby more than they love her? What Pippa comes to learn is that love is the answer–not by measuring the love others feel for her but by experiencing the great love she comes to feel for her new little sister. This engaging book helps kids move past the jealousy of younger siblings to the fun being an older sibling can be.
From veteran counselors and bestselling authors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, The Daystar Dogs series follows Pippa and her furry friends at the little yellow house in Nashville. As the puppies, and the kids they help, navigate hard situations, children will discover how to regulate emotions, develop necessary social skills, and discover the difference each puppy–and child–can make. Heartwarming and helpful, these books speak to the heart of what your child needs emotionally, socially, and spiritually today.
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Prayer
$9.99From the Big Theology for Little Hearts Series, an Illustrated Kid’s Book About Prayer
Prayer is a beautiful way for people of all ages to connect with God. In the illustrated board book Prayer, little ones will learn the key truths about prayer and the importance of building a relationship with their Creator.
With vibrant, modern illustrations and simple language for kids ages 1-5, this book teaches that prayer is a way to praise God, express thanks, confess, and bring our needs before him. It helps young hearts understand how to pray, while building confidence in the promise that the Lord hears our prayers and answers them in his own perfect way.
*Fun Board Book: Perfect for ages 1-5
*Simple and Vibrant Illustrations: Capture your child’s attention with colorful, symbolic images
*Easy-to-Understand Definitions: Teaches important words and ideas from the Bible including prayer, adoration, lament, confession, petition, and thanksgiving
*Great Gift for Families: Helps parents talk about big topics with children at home and set a foundation for faith early in life
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Progresso Del Peregrino Una Av – (Spanish)
$12.99Aclamado como una de las mas grandes obras maestras literarias del mundo, la amada alegoria El progreso del peregrino, de John Bunyan, ha cautivado a lectores durante siglos.
Ahora, nios de todas las edades pueden experimentar las pruebas y alegrias del viaje de nuestro heroe, mientras Cristiano deja la Ciudad de la Destruccion para buscar la Ciudad Celestial de Dios, en El progreso del peregrino: Aventura ilustrada para nios, una adaptacion del clasico de John Bunyan.El autor e ilustrador Phil Smouse captura esta historia clasica con sus encantadoras ilustraciones a todo color, que deleitaran a los lectores. Aunque Phil conserva algunas de las palabras originales de Bunyan, tambien utiliza un lenguaje simple e ingenioso para ayudar a los nios a entender por que Cristiano desea poner su corazon en orden con Dios y los obstaculos que enfrenta en el camino angosto.
Quienes esten familiarizados con el libro de Bunyan se fascinaran con el tratamiento ingenioso de Phil en las conversaciones que Cristiano tiene con otros personajes.
El progreso del peregrino: Una aventura ilustrada para nios esta dirigido a nios de hasta doce aos, pero los mas pequeos en edad preescolar tambien disfrutaran de este relato lleno de fantasia.
Acclaimed as one of the greatest literary masterpieces in the world, John Bunyan’s beloved allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress has captivated readers for centuries.
Now, children of all ages can experience the trials and joys of our hero’s journey as Christian leaves the City of Destruction to seek God’s Celestial City in The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids: A Retelling of John Bunyan’s Classic Tale.Author/illustrator Phil Smouse’s whimsical, full-color illustrations capture this classic tale in a way that will delight readers. While Phil retains some of Bunyan’s original words, he also uses simple and clever phrasing to help children understand the story of why Christian desires to get his heart right with God and the obstacles he faces along the narrow way.
Those familiar with Bunyan’s book will be enchanted by Phil’s ingenious treatment of the conversations Christian has with the other characters.
The Pilgrim’s Progress Illustrated Adventure for Kids is geared toward children up through age twelve but preschoolers will also enjoy this fanciful tale.
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Quest For The Best
$18.99Middle-grade readers will join Millie and her unruly entourage of REAL BAD GUYS on a search for the most superb, soul-satisfying thing of all–the Savior, Jesus Christ!
The presents? Majorly “meh.” The decorations? A downer. And the balloons? Like Millie’s mood, deflated. Millie’s birthday is turning out to be a cursed day.
Millie’s motley crew of cartoonish villains, the REAL BAD GUYS, try to cheer up their friend by offering her food, fun, and fame, but every time, the outcome is the same. There’s still a donut-sized hole in Millie’s heart–until she realizes that the only thing that can truly fill her up is the love of Jesus.
With witty words from popular podcaster and recording artist Jimmy Needham and awesome illustrations from award-winning artist Sebastian Martin, The Quest for the Best reminds kids that nothing in or out of this world will satisfy them like Christ can.
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Real Bad Guys
$18.99With the help of a rogues’ gallery of cartoonish villains, young readers will learn that all people have some bad inside of them (where it counts) and that Jesus, the only Real Good Guy, can redeem them from their sin.
Even young children can spot a bad guy when they see one. In most fairy tales, comic books, and cartoons, the lines between good and evil are drawn in broad strokes. After all, if it looks like a bad guy and talks like a bad guy. . .
But according to God, only what’s inside of each person’s heart counts. By that measure, we’re all Real Bad Guys in need of Jesus, the only Real Good Guy to save us.
In Real Bad Guys, children will meet Millie, an everyday kid who learns from a who’s-who of stereotypical hoodlums that everybody sins and has fallen short of God’s standard for goodness. Also, because we can’t see the condition of people’s hearts, we can’t judge them by their appearance.
Filled with fun and humor, Real Bad Guys cleverly and effectively explains the problem of sin and its solution to children ages eight and up.
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Simon And The Big Bad Angry Beasts
$16.00When Simon gets mad, he gets REALLY mad. So mad that big, bad, angry beasts appear. At first Simon loves having the beasts around to help scare off anyone who upsets him, but over time he realizes that no one wants to be around him or the beasts. This makes Simon sad, so he decides to try to still his mind and practice being calm. And the beasts disappear!
Featuring colorful and expressive illustrations, this insightful book helps children ages 4-8 learn how to handle their anger. A guide for parents and teachers in the back of the book features strategies for talking to children about their emotions along with various exercises they can use to cope with anger.
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